Today, we’re issuing guidance for domestic abuse & sexual violence charities about distribution of £25m new funding.

The funding was announced as part of £76m emergency package to support vulnerable people during the #coronavirus pandemic.

Guidance: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-funding-for-domestic-abuse-and-sexual-violence-support-services

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There will be two separate funds.

In the first fund, £20m will be distributed via Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) in order to provide local domestic abuse and sexual violence support services.

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Organisations already receiving grants through the Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Fund are invited to request funding from the £5m available in the second fund.

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An additional £3m – separate from emergency funding – will fund Independent Sexual Violence Advisers until 2022 through PCCs.

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